Join Us for the Spring Maker Market and Half Birthday Celebration in Sprucedale

Join Us for the Spring Maker Market and Half Birthday Celebration in Sprucedale

We're making plans to welcome everyone, from everywhere, up to the workroom for our Spring Maker Market and Half Birthday Celebration on Saturday April 12, 2025, 12-5pm!  

February 13, 2025 — Alexis Da Silva-Powell
Join Us for a Mid Week Handmade Getaway In May

Join Us for a Mid Week Handmade Getaway In May

Join us for our first mid week Handmade Getaway Wednesday May 7 -  Friday May 9 in Sprucedale and spend some dedicated sewing time in the second floor studio of our Historic General Store.

February 08, 2025 — Alexis Da Silva-Powell
The Button Dept. : Midnight Sparkle

The Button Dept. : Midnight Sparkle

Back in 2013, my friend Paul of Smash Salvage asked me if I would be interested in checking out some boxes of vintage buttons he had just bought. I was curious and when I went by his shop, I was pretty overwhelmed to see over 30 large moving boxes filled with smaller boxes of buttons. As I peeked under a few lids, I gasped to see beautiful coloured glass buttons and some of the most unusual and fun plastic buttons I had ever seen. I knew that if I bought that lot of vintage buttons from Paul, I would NEVER have to worry about sourcing buttons for the workroom ever again. The Button Dept. was born!

January 24, 2025 — Karyn Valino
Getaway Early! Evening Arrival

Getaway Early! Evening Arrival

We've added a special option for Handmade Getaway participants looking to get a head start on their weekend. Select Pre-Retreat Evening Arrival and check-in the night before your Handmade Getaway Retreat begins!
December 12, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
New Handmade Cozy Winter Getaway Retreats

New Handmade Cozy Winter Getaway Retreats

Stay cozy and crafty this Winter with some retreat time for yourself in the company of fellow makers on a Handmade Getaway Weekend!
December 12, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
A spruce tree silhouette on a frosted window.

A Festive Stitch Night in Sprucedale!

We're hosting a special Stitch Night on Tuesday December 3 from 5-8pm at the workroom in Sprucedale! Join us for some gifty (or personal) making time, holiday shopping and treats!

Stitch Night is a great opportunity to finish off projects, meet up with old friend, make new ones and share a little show and tell. The shop will also be open during stitch night for any supplies and holiday shopping.

November 29, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
A package of folded rainbow coloured fabric bundled together.

Important Update on Shipping and Delivery Options

Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, some orders may experience delivery delays. Rest assured, we are actively using alternative shipping options wherever possible. For customers with PO Boxes, rural addresses, or international destinations, we’re exploring additional solutions and will contact you directly if your order is affected.

November 21, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
the workroom 17.0

the workroom 17.0

We are wrapping things up in our Parkdale Studio right now and just about everything, including the longarm will be loaded onto a moving truck on Tuesday November 5th to be delivered to the workroom Sprucedale. 
November 04, 2024 — Karyn Valino
Parkdale Teaching Studio at 207 Cowan Ave. Toronto

Parkdale Studio Moving Week!

We're wrapping things up in Parkdale and continuing our new chapter in Sprucedale!
October 28, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
A pile of buttons which read City of Craft

City of Craft is Back + the workroom is Going!

It's a thrill to be joining some fun folks and craftiness this December when City of Craft returns to it's roots at The Theatre Centre at 1115 Queen W.!

We'll be bringing crafty supplies, books and the workroom inspired and curated goods to stir your imagination!

October 26, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
🎉 Celebrating 17 Years! 🎉 (& 1 Year in Sprucedale🌲)

🎉 Celebrating 17 Years! 🎉 (& 1 Year in Sprucedale🌲)

We had a pretty perfect anniversary celebration last Saturday in Sprucedale! Thank you to everyone who brightened our day with their happy smiles and presence at our first outdoor/indoor event, featuring a fun Pop-Up Maker Market and sale. It was amazing to see both our indoor and outdoor spaces filled with our community from near and far.
October 11, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
17th Anniversary Raffle Draws + Bus Prizes!

17th Anniversary Raffle Draws + Bus Prizes!

A giant THANK YOU to everyone who made the trip over from near and far to celebrate with us, share in the festivities at our Historic General Store, support our Pop-Up Market and enjoy the Fall Foliage.
October 11, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle